Tascam SS250 Control Owner's manual

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TASCAM
SS250 CONTROL
USER’S MANUAL
TASCAM SS250 CONTROL
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Contents
Overview ................................................................................... 2
Conventions used in this manual ............................................ 2
Trademarks and copyrights ..................................................... 3
Operating environment ........................................................... 3
iOS devices................................................................................................. 3
Android devices ....................................................................................... 3
Windows ..................................................................................................... 3
Mac ............................................................................................................... 3
SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit and application versions .............. 3
Installing SS250 CONTROL ....................................................... 4
iOS/Android devices .............................................................................. 4
Windows ..................................................................................................... 4
Mac ............................................................................................................... 5
Working with Gatekeeper .................................................................... 6
Connecting the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N and SS250 CONTROL
.. 7
Screen overviews ...................................................................... 8
Changing screens .................................................................................... 8
Using app and unit controls together ............................................. 8
Using multiple apps at the same time ............................................. 8
Home Screen ............................................................................. 8
During playback ...................................................................................... 8
During recording ................................................................................... 10
Settings Window ...................................................................................10
TIME SEARCH window .........................................................................11
INFORMATION window .......................................................................11
MENU screen ........................................................................... 12
BROWSE Screen ...................................................................... 13
PLAYLISTS Screen ................................................................... 15
Current playlist display details .........................................................15
Entries in playlist screen details .......................................................16
TIMER EVENT Screen .............................................................. 17
Timer event display details ................................................................ 18
Explanation of the TIMER EVENT screen event list .................... 20
Using SS250 CONTROL to manage the power of SS-
CDR250N/SS-R250N units ...................................................... 20
TASCAM SS250 CONTROL is a remote control application for
smartphone and tablet devices that can be used to operate the
TASCAM SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N by Wi-Fi®.
Before using this application, read the Software Use License
Agreement and agree to its terms.
Overview
oEnables power management and status monitoring of
multiple SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N units on the same subnet
oEnables remote control, changing menu settings and
monitoring the status of SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N units
oTransport control possible
Supports basic recording, playback, track skipping and
searching backward/forward operations, as well as
adding and moving between marks
oEnables monitoring of recording and playback levels
oVarious menu settings can be made, including the
playback mode, repeat and other playback settings
oMonitoring of operations with servers, including file
uploading and downloading, is possible
oEnables remote control of the BROWSE screen
oEnables remote control of the playlist screen
oEvent lists can be managed and edited
oMonitoring and remote control are possible regardless of
where SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N units are installed
oThe free application can be downloaded for iOS from the App
Store, for Android from Google Play and for Windows and
Mac from the TASCAM SS250 CONTROL product page.
oPanel lock function included to prevent accidental operation
of the application
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
oMessages that appear on the iPhone, iPad or Android device
are shown in quotes like this: “INFO”.
oInformation shown on the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N display is
written with a typeface like this: PLAY AREA .
oSmart phones, tablets and computers are called devices”.
oAs necessary, additional information is provided under TIP,
NOTE and CAUTION headings.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the software.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.
ATTENTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury,
damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.
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Trademarks and copyrights
oTASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
oAndroid and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
oApple, Mac, Mac OS, macOS, iPad and App Store are
trademarks of Apple Inc.
oThe App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
oIOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S.
and other countries and is used under license.
oMicrosoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
oOther company names, product names and logos in this
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
Operating environment
iOS devices
Supported operating systems
iPadOS.14, iPadOS.13/iOS.14, iOS.13,iOS.12
Android devices
Supported operating systems
Android 4.3 - 10.0
Windows
Supported operating systems
Windows 10 (32bit, 64bit)
Windows 8.1 (32bit, 64bit)
Windows 7 SP1 (32bit, 64bit) or newer
NOTE
It cannot be used with Windows 8, Windows XP or Windows
Vista.
Computer hardware requirements
Computer running Windows
CPU
Intel Core i series or newer recommended
Memory
2 GB or more (at least 4 GB recommended)
Open disc space
At least 150 MB
Screen resolution/number of colors
1280×1024 (SXGA) or higher
True Color (32-bit) recommended
Mac
Supported operating systems
macOS Catalina (10.15)
macOS Mojave (10.14)
macOS High Sierra (10.13)
macOS Sierra (10.12)
OS X El Capitan (10.11)
Supported models
Macs with Intel Core i/Core M series processors
Memory
2 GB or more (at least 4 GB recommended)
Open disc space
At least 150 MB
Screen resolution
1280×1024 (SXGA) or higher
SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit and
application versions
SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit: Ver 1.41*
Version of this application
iPadOS/iOS version: 2.0.2
Android/Windows/Mac versions: 2.0.0
* We recommend that you always use the latest firmware for
the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit. For the latest firmware, visit
the TEAC Global Site (https://teac-global.com/).
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Installing SS250 CONTROL
iOS/Android devices
1. Connect the smartphone or tablet device to the Internet.
2. Search for the SS250 CONTROL app on Google Play for an
Android device or on the App Store for an iOS device. Then,
download and install it.
oPlease be aware that you are responsible for any transmission
costs related to Internet connection.
Windows
1. Connect the computer you are using to the Internet.
2. Download the SS250 CONTROL application from the TEAC
Global Site (https://teac-global.com).
oBe aware that transmission charges related to using the
Internet connection are your responsibility.
3. Decompress the file after downloading, and double-click
the “TASCAM_SS250_CONTROL_installer_vXXX_win.exe”
file to launch the installer (XXX is the version).
When the installer language selection screen opens, select
the language you want and click the “OK” button.
4. When the first screen of the installer appears, click the “Next
>” button to continue.
5. The software license agreement screen opens.
Select “I accept the agreement” to agree to the license, and
click “Next >” to continue.
6. The shortcut creation screen opens.
Put a check (4) in the box next to “Create a desktop icon
to create a shortcut on the desktop, and click “Next >” to
continue.
7. The installation confirmation screen opens.
Confirm the installation details, and click the “Install”
button.
8. The installation progress screen opens.
To cancel installation at this time, click the “Cancel button.
9. The installation completion screen opens.
To launch TASCAM SS250 CONTROL immediately, click the
“Finish button.
To launch TASCAM SS250 CONTROL later, remove the
check (4) from the box next to “Launch TASCAM SS250
CONTROL, and then click the “Finish button.
This completes installation of the software.
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Mac
NOTE
While installing the Mac TASCAM SS250 CONTROL
application, a warning message like this might appear:
“TASCAM_SS250 CONTROL.pkg” can’t be opened because it
was not downloaded from the Mac App Store. If a message
like this appears, follow the instructions in Working
with Gatekeeper page 6 and then proceed with the
installation.
1. Download the latest TASCAM SS250 CONTROL Mac
application from the TEAC Global Site (https://teac-global.
com/) and save it on the computer to be used with the unit.
2. Double-click TASCAM_SS250 CONTROL_installer_vXXX.
dmg” (XXX is the version number), which is the saved disk
image file for the Mac TASCAM SS250 CONTROL application,
and double-click TASCAM_SS250 CONTROL.pkg” inside
the folder that opens.
NOTE
Depending on the computer’s settings, the downloaded zip
file might not have opened automatically. In this case, open
the zip file first and then double-click the disk image file.
3. When the installer starts, click the “Continue button.
4. Next, select the desired language and click the “Continue”
button.
5. Click the “Read License” button and check the contents of
the Software License Agreement. you agree to the contents,
click “Agree”.
Then, click the “Next” button.
6. Next, click the “Install” button to start installation.
7. The following screen appears when installation has
completed.
Click the “Close” button.
This quits the installer.
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Working with Gatekeeper
When using Mac OS X, depending on the Gatekeeper security
function setting, a warning message might appear during
installation.
The solution depends on the warning message shown.
See the following explanations for details.
When the Gatekeeper setting is Allow
applications downloaded from: the Mac App
Store
The following security warning might be shown: “TASCAM_
SS250 CONTROL.pkg” can’t be opened because it was not
downloaded from the Mac App Store.
In this case, click the “OK” button to close the message. Then,
control-click (or right-click) the file and click Open”.
When the TASCAM_SS250 CONTROL.pkg’ can’t be opened
because it was not downloaded from the Mac App Store. Are
you sure you want to open it?” security warning message
appears, click the “Open” button.
This warning message might also appear when the
Gatekeeper setting is something other than Allow
applications downloaded from: Mac App Store.
The following security warning might be shown: “TASCAM_
SS250 CONTROL.pkg” can’t be opened because it was not
downloaded from the Mac App Store.
In this case, copy the file from the folder where it is to the
desktop or another folder, and then open it. Alternatively,
change the Gatekeeper settings to Allow apps downloaded
from: App Store and identified developers” and try opening
it again.
Changing the Gatekeeper setting
The Gatekeeper setting can be changed using the Allow
apps downloaded from:” item on the “General” page of the
“Security & Privacy” pane of the System Preferences.
To change this, you must click the lock icon ( ) at the bottom
left and enter a password to unlock the settings.
This setting will lock again when you click the button or
type command-Q to close the System Preferences or when
you click “Show All” to close the open pane.
ATTENTION
Changing the Gatekeeper setting could result in security
risks.
If you changed the Gatekeeper setting to decrease security
(use one of the lower settings), set it back to the original
setting after installing the application.
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Connecting the SS-CDR250N/SS-
R250N and SS250 CONTROL
1. Power the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit and connect it to a
router with a LAN cable.
2. Confirm the IP address and password assigned to the SS-
CDR250N/SS-R250N unit on the NETWORK 1 and NETWORK 2
menu pages.
3. Connect the device to the network by Wi-Fi or with a wired
connection.
ATTENTION
Connect the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit and the other
devices to the same router.
If connections are made through multiple hubs and routers,
the app might not be able to detect devices on the network
using UDP broadcasting.
Even when the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit and the other
devices are connected to the same hub or router, detection
might not be possible depending on the model being used.
For further information, please contact your network
administrator.
4. The following login screen will appear when SS250
CONTROL is launched.
The SS-R250N/SS-CDR250N units on the same subnet
(segment) will be shown on the login screen.
NOTE
iMultiple units of SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N cannot be operated
simultaneously. Only one unit can be operated at a time.
iIf an SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit is turned off, and the
remote power control function setting is OFF, it will not
appear on the login screen.
For details about the remote power control function, see
"Setting the remote power control function" in "14 – Other
Settings, Information Screens and Keyboard Operations".
iA button will appear below the list of units on the
same subnet (segment) shown on the login screen. Tap
button to refresh the list of units on the same subnet
(segment).
5. Select and tap the name of an SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit
that is connected to SS250 CONTROL from the list shown on
the login screen.
The IP password of the selected item in the list can be input.
6. Input the IP password, and tap the button.
The SS250 CONTROL Home Screen will open when the
connection between the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit and
the device is established.
Tap the button to save the password in the app.
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Screen overviews
Changing screens
iOS/Android
When using iOS or Android, swipe left or right to cycle
through the 5 screens (Home, MENU, BROWSE, PLAYLISTS
and TIMER EVENT).
Windows/Mac
When using Windows or Mac, use the tabs at the top of the
screen.
Click a tab to open the corresponding screen.
Icon Meaning
Open the Home Screen
Open the “MENU” screen
Open the “BROWSE” screen
Open the “PLAYLISTS” screen
Open the “TIMER EVENT” screen
Using app and unit controls together
When using the unit and this application at the same time, if the
BROWSE, playlist or timer event list screen is open on the unit and
being edited, the “BROWSE”, “PLAYLISTS” and “TIMER EVENT
screens in the app can be viewed but not edited.
At such times, the icon appears on the app screen.
Using multiple apps at the same time
If a single SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit is connected to the
control app on multiple devices, when the “BROWSE”,
“PLAYLISTS” or “TIMER EVENT screen is open in the app on one
device, it cannot be opened in the app on other devices.
Home Screen
During playback
1 Current media status/selection button
This shows the media currently selected on the SS-CDR250N/
SS-R250N unit.
Tap it to open a drop-down list where you can select the
current media.
2 Playback area status/selection button
This shows the current playback file area.
Tap it to open a drop-down list where you can select the
playback area.
3 Phantom power supply status
When phantom power is on, the icon appears.
4 Timer event setting status
The icon appears when the timer event function is on.
5 Upload/download status
An icon appears when the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit
is uploading or downloading files, for example, over the
network.
: Uploading
: Downloading
6 Playback mode status/selection button
This shows the current playback mode.
Tap it to open a drop-down list where you can select the
playback mode.
7 Playback function setting status area
Icons appear for the playback functions that are currently on.
Indicator Meaning
Appears when already flash loaded
Appears when auto ready function is on
Appears when auto cue function is on
Appears when incremental playback function is
on
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8 Track number/total number of tracks
This shows the current track number and total number of
tracks in the current playback area.
9 SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit status
This icon shows the operation status of the SS-CDR250N/SS-
R250N unit.
Icon Meaning
Stopped
Paused
Playing back
0 Elapsed time
The elapsed time from the beginning of the file appears as
hours: minutes: seconds.
During jog playback, 10msec increments are also shown.
Touch the “DISPLAY” button (;) to switch between showing
the elapsed time from the beginning of the track and the
elapsed time of the playback area.
q Track name
This shows the title of the current track.
w Marks
An b icon is shown at each mark.
e Playback position bar
The current playback position is shown by a bar.
As playback progresses, the bar extends from the left.
Touch the “DISPLAY” button (;) to switch between showing
the elapsed time from the beginning of the track and the
elapsed time of the playback area.
If marks have been added, mark icons will appear above the
bar.
r Level meters
This area shows the levels of the input and playback signals.
t 8 button
Press to stop playback or recording.
y 7 button
i Press when stopped or in playback standby to start
playback.
i Press when in recording standby to start recording.
i This button lights during playback and recording.
i This button blinks during jog playback.
u . button
When the home screen is open, the unit is playing back or in
playback standby, and a mark has been added, press to move
to the previous mark. If there are no marks, press to skip to
the previous track.
i m button
i Press when playing back or in playback standby to skip by
the amount of time set by the time skip function.
i When playing back or in playback standby, press and hold
this button to search backward while outputting audio
(review).
i When the playback area is set to FOLDER, press when
stopped to change the current folder.
i When the playback area is set to PLAYLIST, press when
stopped to change the current playlist.
o MARK button
Press to add a mark when the Home Screen is open and the
unit is stopped, recording, playing back, or in recording or
playback standby.
If the current media is set to CD, the “MARK” button will not
appear.
p Settings button
Press when stopped, paused or playing back to open the
settings window. (see “Settings Window on page 10)
a Repeat playback setting status
An icon appears when the repeat playback function is on.
: Repeat playback
: A-B repeat playback
s Pitch control function status
This shows whether the pitch control function is on or off and
its current setting.
d Key control function status
This shows whether the key control function is on or off and
its current setting.
f Screen lock button
Double-tap this button to lock operation of the application
and change this icon to “ON”.
Double-tap this icon when it is “ON” to unlock the screen.
g Remaining time display
This shows the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds).
Touch the “DISPLAY” button (;) to switch between showing
the elapsed time from the beginning of the track and the
elapsed time of the playback area.
h 0 button
i Press when stopped to start recording standby.
i When recording, press to divide the recording by creating
a new file (increment the track number).
i This button lights when recording or in recording standby.
j 9 button
i Press when stopped or playing back to enter playback
standby.
i Press when recording to start recording standby.
i This button lights when in playback standby or recording
standby.
i This button blinks during jog playback.
i Press this button when in playback standby to locate to the
call point (where playback was last started from playback
standby) and stay in playback standby.
k / button
When the home screen is open, the unit is playing back or in
playback standby, and a mark has been added, press to move
to the next mark. If there are no marks, press to skip to the
next track.
l , button
i Press when playing back or in playback standby to skip by
the amount of time set by the time skip function.
i When playing back or in playback standby, press and hold
this button to search forward while outputting audio (cue).
i When the playback area is set to FOLDER, press when
stopped to change the current folder.
i When the playback area setting is PLAYLIST, press when
stopped to change the current playlist.
; DISPLAY button
Press to change the following display modes.
i 0 Elapsed time
i e Playback position bar
i g Remaining time display
z TIME SEARCH button
This opens the “TIME SEARCH” window. (see “TIME SEARCH
window” on page 11)
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During recording
x Recording format setting status
Set the sampling frequency and file format combination for
recording.
c Recording function setting status area
Icons appear for the recording functions that are currently
on.
Indicator Meaning
Appears when the LIMITER dynamics function
is on
Appears when the COMP_SOFT dynamics function
is on
Appears when the COMP_HARD dynamics function
is on
Appears when the automatic gain control
function is on
Appears when the sampling rate converter is on
Appears when the automatic track
incrementation function is on
Appears when the automatic mark function is on
v Track number/total number of tracks
This shows the total number of tracks and the number of the
track currently being recorded.
b Recorder operation status
This icon shows the operation status of the SS-CDR250N/SS-
R250N unit.
Icon Meaning
Recording standby or recording paused
Recording
n Elapsed track recording time
This shows the elapsed time of the recorded file (hours:
minutes: seconds).
Touch the “DISPLAY” button (j) to switch between showing
the elapsed track recording time and the total elapsed time.
m Track name
This shows the title of the track being recorded.
, Track recording position bar
The current recording position is shown by a bar. As
recording progresses, the bar extends from the left.
. Input levels
The input sound levels are shown.
/ Low cut filter setting status
The icon appears when the low-cut filter is set.
! Sync recording function setting status
The icon appears when the sync recording function
is on.
@ Remaining track recording time
This shows the remaining recording time until the maximum
file size (2 GB) is reached (in hours: minutes: seconds).
Settings Window
Press the Settings button on the Home Screen when stopped,
playing back or in playback standby to open the Settings
Window.
Press the Settings button again or tap outside the Settings
Window to close it.
1 FLASH LOAD button
Press this button to make the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit
flash load.
2 A-B Repeat ON button
Use this button to set the A-B repeat function of the SS-
CDR250N/SS-R250N unit.
Press this button when “Set A appears on it and the unit
is playing back or in playback standby to set the repeat
playback interval start point (A).
This will change the button to “Set B”.
Press this button again at the position where you want to
set the repeat playback end point (B) and start A-B repeat
playback.
This will change the button to A-B Repeat ON”.
Press this button again to clear the set A-B interval and turn
A-B repeat playback off.
3 PITCH ON button
Press this button to turn the pitch control function on/off.
4 PITCH − button
Press this button to change the pitch in 0.1% increments.
5 PITCH + button
Press this button to change the pitch in 0.1% increments.
6 PITCH slider
This changes the pitch in 0.1% increments.
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7 KEY ON button
Press this button to turn the key control function on/off.
8 KEY ¢ button
Press this button to change the key.
9 KEY £ button
Press this button to change the key.
0 KEY slider
Use this to change the key.
TIME SEARCH window
Press the “TIME SEARCH” button on the Home Screen to open
the “TIME SEARCH” window.
Use this screen to move to set points when stopped, playing
back or in playback standby.
1 OK button
Press this button to move to the set point.
2 TRACK number
Input the number of the track in which you want to move to
a point.
3 Time from track beginning
Enter the time from the track beginning that you want to
move to in hours, minutes, seconds and 10msec increments,
using two digits for each.
INFORMATION window
Swipe up on the Home Screen to open the “INFORMATION”
window.
In the IOS version, tap the button on the Home Screen to
open the INFORMATION window.
STEREO/MONO
When the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit's REC 3 page STEREO/
MONO menu item is set to MONO (MIX), “MONO” appears here.
INPUT SELECT
The setting of the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit's REC 1 page
INPUT SELECT menu item appears here.
MIC PHANTOM
The setting of the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit's REC 1 page MIC
PHANTOM menu item appears here.
TIMER EVENT
The SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit's TIMER EVENT item on/off
setting appears here.
FOLDER/PLAYLIST
If the current playback mode is PLAYLIST, the name of the
playlist appears here.
Otherwise, the current folder appears here.
VERSION
This shows the version of TASCAM SS250 CONTROL.
IP ADDRESS
This shows the current IP address of the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N
unit.
NICKNAME
This shows the identification name of the SS-CDR250N/SS-
R250N unit.
Logout button
Tap the button to return to the login screen. (see
“Connecting the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N and SS250 CONTROL on
page 7)
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MENU screen
Swipe left on the Home Screen to open the “MENU” screen.
Various menu items for the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit can be
set on the “MENU” screen.
The menu items that can be set are as follows.
For details about each menu item, see “Menu structure” in “2 –
Names and Functions of Parts” of the Owner's Manual for the
unit.
Menu item
PLAY
PLAY AREA
PLAY MODE
REPEAT
AUTO CUE
MODE
LEVEL
AUTO READY
INCREMENTAL PLAY
MONO MIX
DUCKING
MODE
THRESHOLD
ATTENUATION
RELEASE TIME
EOM TRACK
EOM MEDIA
RESUME
TIME SKIP
FADER DELAY
OUTPUT RATE
CALL
REC
Menu item
INPUT SELECT
REC SET LINK
BAL. INPUT GAIN
INPUT GAIN Lch
INPUT GAIN Rch
INPUT LEVEL
LEVEL (L)
LEVEL (R)
MIC PHANTOM
PHANTOM(+48V)Lch
PHANTOM(+48V)Rch
MIC AGC
AGC Lch
AGC Rch
DYNAMICS
DYNAMICS Lch
DYNAMICS Rch
LOW CUT
LOW CUT Lch
LOW CUT Rch
REC FORMAT
BACKUP/RELAY MEDIA
SD1
SD2
USB
WAV SETTING
FORMAT TYPE
BIT LENGTH
MP3 BITRATE
STEREO/MONO
FILE NAME
DITHER
SRC
PAUSE MODE
DIRECT REC
PRE REC
SYNC REC
MODE
LEVEL
DELAY
STOP TIME
AUTO TRACK
MODE
LEVEL
DELAY
SIZE
TIME
AUTO MARK
OVER
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Menu item
TIME
UNLOCK
REC
BOF
TIMER EVENT
TIMER EVENT
UTILITY
LINK PLAY
MODE
TERMINAL
POWER ON ACTION
OUTPUT LEVEL
PREFERENCES
REFERENCE LEVEL
BRIGHTNESS
LCD CONTRAST
KEYBOARD
REMOTE
RS-232C
BAUD RATE
PALITY BIT
STOP BIT
DATA LENGTH
RC-3F
MEDIA
MEDIA INFORMATION
CAPACITY
AVAILABLE
FOLDER
BROWSE Screen
Audio files on SD cards and USB flash drives loaded in the SS-
CDR250N/SS-R250N unit can be managed in a folder structure
on the “BROWSE” screen.
NOTE
“BROWSE” screen operations are not possible if the current
media is CD.
1 Folder UP button
Use this to move up one level in the folder structure.
If the ROOT folder level is selected, this icon becomes gray,
and “ROOT” appears as the folder name.
2 Folder name
This is the name of the folder that is being shown.
Tap this to scroll long folder names that cannot be shown
completely at once.
3 Current folder setting button
Tap this to set the selected folder as the current folder.
If the selected folder is the current folder, it will appear like
the following.
4 Current medium
This shows the medium currently selected in the SS-
CDR250N/SS-R250N unit.
The current medium can be selected on the Home Screen.
(see “During playback on page 8)
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5 BROWSE icons
The icons that appear on the “BROWSE” Screen are as follows.
Plain folder
The file name appears after the icon.
The icon appears for the current folder.
Audio file
The audio file name appears after the icon.
The icon appears for the current audio file.
6 Folder name
Touch this to open the selected folder and view its contents
as a list.
Long-tap this to scroll long folder names that cannot be
shown completely at once.
7 Folder menu button
Tap this to open the folder menu pop-up window.
Icon Meaning
This opens the “Rename folder” window where you
can edit the name of the selected folder.
Delete the selected folder.
8 File name/information display
Tap this to open the file menu and information pop-up
window.
Icon Meaning
Set the selected file as the current track.
This opens the “Rename file” window where you can
edit the name of the selected file.
Delete the selected file.
Copy the selected file to a different folder.
Long-tap this to scroll long file names that cannot be shown
completely at once.
9 CUREATE FOLDER button
Create a new folder.
0 GO TO CRRENT FOLDER button
Move to the current folder.
NOTE
iThe current folder:
is the playback area when playback area is set to FOLDER
is where recorded files are saved
is where files are downloaded by download events when
using the timer event function
iAfter a new folder is created, it becomes the current folder.
q SORT BY TIME button
Reorder the folders and files shown by creation date.
w SORT BY NAME button
Reorder the folders and files shown by name.
e UNDO button
Immediately after deleting a folder or file, you can undo the
deletion.
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PLAYLISTS Screen
On the “PLAYLISTS” screen, playlists set on the SS-CDR250N/SS-
R250N can be viewed and edited.
NOTE
i“PLAYLISTS” screen operations are not possible if the current
media is CD.
i“PLAYLISTS” screen operations are not possible if the PLAY
AREA is set to ALL or FOLDER. Set it to PLAYLIST.
1 Playlist name
This shows the playlist file name.
2 Date and time updated
This shows when the playlist file was last edited.
3 Current playlist
This shows the playlist currently selected in the SS-CDR250N/
SS-R250N unit.
See Current playlist display details page 15 for details.
4 Current medium
This shows the medium currently selected in the SS-
CDR250N/SS-R250N unit.
The current medium can be selected on the Home Screen.
(see “During playback on page 8)
5 Playlist rename button
Tap this to open a pop-up window where the name of the
selected playlist can be edited.
6 Playlist deletion button
Tap this to delete the selected playlist.
7 Playlist loading button
Tap this to set the selected playlist as the current playlist.
8 CREATE PLAYLIST button
Tap this to create a new playlist.
This opens a pop-up window where the desired playlist name
can the input.
Current playlist display details
1 Number of playlist entries
This shows the number of files that have been assigned to
the selected playlist.
2 Playlist editing button
Tap this to open the “Entries in playlist” screen where the
current playlist can be edited.
See Entries in playlist screen details page 16 for details.
3 SAVE AS button
Tap this to save the current playlist with a different name.
This opens a pop-up window where the new playlist name
can be edited.
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Entries in playlist screen details
The contents of the current playlist can be edited on this screen.
1 Number of playlist entries
This shows the number of files that have been assigned to
the selected playlist.
2 Page number
This shows the PAGE of the playlist screen on the SS-
CDR250N/SS-R250N unit or the page number shown on the
RC-SS150 Home Screen.
3 Current medium
This shows the medium currently selected in the SS-
CDR250N/SS-R250N unit.
The current medium can be selected on the Home Screen.
(see “During playback on page 8)
4 Date and time updated
This shows when the playlist file was last edited.
5 Entry number
This shows the entry number in the selected playlist.
6 Button location
This shows to which button the playlist entry is assigned on
the RC-SS150 (1-12).
Of the 1-12 buttons on the RC-SS150, those at the top and
bottom (1-4/7-10) are shown in blue while those on the left
and right (5-6/11-12) are shown in red.
7 File name
This shows the name of the file that has been assigned to the
playlist.
8 Entry information button
Press this button to open a pop-up with information about
the file assigned to the playlist.
9 ASSIGN button
The ASSIGN” button appears for empty entries that do not
have playlist assignments.
Tap this button to open the “BROWSE” screen.
0 CLEAR button
Tap this button to clear the playlist entry assignment.
After an entry has been cleared, the file name and entry
information icon ( ) will disappear, and the ASSIGN” button
will be shown.
q PLAYLISTS button
Tap this button to open the “PLAYLISTS” screen.
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TIMER EVENT Screen
On the “TIMER EVENT” screen, timer events set on the SS-
CDR250N/SS-R250N can be viewed and edited.
NOTE
i“TIMER EVENT” screen operations are not possible if the
current media is CD.
i“TIMER EVENT” screen operations are not possible if the PLAY
AREA is set to FOLDER or PLAYLIST. Set it to ALL.
i“TIMER EVENT screen operations are not possible if the
PLAY MODE is set to PROGRAM or RANDOM. Set it to CONTINUE or
SINGLE.
TIP
To use the timer event function, set the TIMER EVENT item
on the “MENU” screen to “ON”.
1 Current medium
This shows the medium currently selected in the SS-
CDR250N/SS-R250N unit.
The current medium can be selected on the Home Screen.
(see “During playback on page 8)
2 Timer event display area
This shows the timer events set on the SS-CDR250N/SS-
R250N unit.
3 CREATE NEW EVENT button
Tap this to create a new event.
4 Event list display status
This shows the display range setting of the event list shown
on the “TIMER EVENT” screen.
Indicator Meaning
All This shows all the timer events set on the
SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit.
Today
This shows only the timer events set the
same day on the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N
unit.
YYYY/MM/DD
This shows only the timer events set the
specified day on the SS-CDR250N/SS-
R250N unit.
Tap this to open a pop-up window where the range of events
shown on the “TIMER EVENT screen can be set.
NOTE
The event list shown on the “TIMER EVENT” screen depends
on the events list display setting. (see “Explanation of the
TIMER EVENT screen event list” on page 20)
5 t/DELETE ALL button
Tap the t button or swipe the bottom of the screen to the
left to show the “DELETE ALL icon.
Tap this icon to delete all items.
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Timer event display details
1 Timer event number
This shows the timer event number.
2 Timer event on/off switch
This shows the “ON” or “OFF” of timer event.
Tap this to turn the timer event on/off.
3 Event execution date/days
This shows the dates or days the event will be executed.
“**”, appears for the month when set to “Every month”.
Tap this to open a pop-up window where the date or days
that the event is executed can be set.
Every day area
Check this checkbox (4) to execute the event daily.
Day icon area
The event will be executed on the selected days.
Calendar area
The event will be executed on the selected date.
To execute an event every month, tap the “Every month
icon to turn it on.
4 Event execution time
This shows the time (hour: minute: second) of timer event
execution.
Tap this to open a pop-up window where the time (hour:
minute: second) that the event is executed can be set.
To set the values in the white frame, flick the numbers up and
down.
5 Timer event repeat status
This shows the number of times the event will be repeated
and the execution interval (hours: minutes).
Tap this to open a pop-up window where the number of
times the event will be repeated and the execution interval
(hours: minutes) can be set.
To set the values in the white frame, flick the numbers up and
down.
NOTE
Depending on the number of event executions (“Repeat
event count” setting), the event list appearance on the
“TIMER EVENT” screen will differ. (see “Explanation of the
TIMER EVENT screen event list” on page 20)
6 Event type
An icon is shown for the set timer event type.
Icon Meaning
START TIME Set the event to start playback of the
playback file at the set time.
END TIME Set the event to end playback of the
playback file at the set time.
Repeat playback
Record
Stop
Download (from an FTP server)
Delete before downloading (after all
audio files in the current folder are
deleted, download files from the FTP
server)
Tap this to open a pop-up window where the event type can
be set.
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7 Event type setting details
Depending on the event type setting, the pop-up window
that opens will differ when this is tapped.
oPLAY or “REPEAT PLAY event type
This opens a pop-up window where the file to be played
can be selected.
Tap a file to set it as the file to be played.
Tap the icon to select a playback file using character
input.
o“RECORD” event type
This opens a pop-up window where the input source can
be selected.
o“DOWNLOAD” or “DELETE & DOWNLOAD” event type
This opens a pop-up window where the download target
can be selected. Directly input the name of the download
target to set it.
NOTE
Tapping this area will not open a pop-up if the event type is
“STOP”.
8 Event editing confirmation buttons
These execute the following operations for the selected timer
event.
They only appear when an event is selected.
Icon Meaning
Delete the selected timer event from the SS-
CDR250N/SS-R250N unit.
Save changes made to the selected timer event
on the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit.
Cancel changes made to the selected timer event
without saving them on the SS-CDR250N/SS-
R250N unit.
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Explanation of the TIMER EVENT screen
event list
Depending on the event list display status and number of
event executions (“Repeat event count” setting), the event list
appearance on the “TIMER EVENT screen will differ.
oEvent list display set to All”
One event will be shown regardless of the number of times
set to repeat.
oEvent list display set to “Today” or a date
Events will be shown individually for the number of set event
repetitions (“Repeat event count”).
NOTE
When an individual event is selected for editing, its original
repeated event will be shown on the editing screen.
Using SS250 CONTROL to manage the
power of SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N units
SS250 CONTROL can manage the power of SS-CDR250N/SS-
R250N units by restarting them and turning them on and off.
NOTE
Connection between the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit and
SS250 CONTROL must be established first (through successful
login).
1. Check the identifying name (NICKNAME) and administrator
password (ADMIN PASSWORD) set for the SS-CDR250N/SS-
R250N unit on the NETWORK 2 menu page.
2. Connect the device to the network by Wi-Fi or with a wired
connection.
ATTENTION
Connect the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit and the other
devices to the same router.
If connections are made through multiple hubs and routers,
the app might not be able to detect devices on the network
using UDP broadcasting.
Even when the SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit and the other
devices are connected to the same hub or router, detection
might not be possible depending on the model being used.
For further information, please contact your network
administrator.
3. The login screen will appear when SS250 CONTROL is
launched. The SS-R250N/SS-CDR250N units on the same
subnet (segment) will be shown on the login screen.
ATTENTION
If an SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N unit is turned off, and the
remote power control function setting is OFF, it will not
appear on the login screen
For details about the remote power control function, see
“Setting the remote power control function in "14 – Other
Settings, Information Screens and Keyboard Operations".
4. Swipe the key icon shown at the bottom of the login screen
to the left.
When the key icon moves left, Admin mode” will appear.
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